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Bangladesh Move to Top of Group after Thrilling 3-2 Win Over Uzbekistan

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Publish : 24 Apr 2026, 04:50 PM
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The Bangladesh women's hockey team etched their names into the history books on Friday, securing a landmark 3-2 victory over Uzbekistan in only their second international appearance.

The win came during the Women's Asian Games Qualifying Hockey tournament currently being held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Following a competitive 5-5 draw against Chinese Taipei in their opening match last Thursday, the Bangladeshi squad showed immense resilience to claim their maiden international win.

With this result, the team—donning the iconic red-and-green jersey—now sits at the top of their group with four points from two matches.

Bangladesh set the pace early in the encounter, with Sharika Rimon finding the back of the net in the 11th minute to take the lead.

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The momentum continued as Kona Akter doubled the advantage in the 24th minute, followed by a clinical strike from Irene Akter Riya in the 40th minute, which ultimately secured a deserving victory.

Despite pressure from Uzbekistan, no further goals were scored in the closing stages as Bangladesh maintained their defensive discipline to seal the memorable win.

For her outstanding performance on the field, Irene Akter Riya was officially named the player of the match.

The Bangladesh team will look to maintain their top position as they prepare to face Hong Kong in their final group match this coming Sunday.

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